1st Asquith Scout Group

Introduction
1st Asquith Scout Group has always respected the privacy of its members and customers and understands the importance members and staff place on the protection of personal information in its care.
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This Privacy Policy complies with the National Privacy Principles embodied in the new Privacy Act which came into effect 21 December 2001. It explains how we collect personal information and how we maintain, use and disclose that information. It also outlines your privacy rights along with our general rights and obligations, as well as explaining how you can access the information we keep about subscribers and how you can update your own database records.

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1st Asquith Scout Group was registered on 17th February 1932. 1st Asquith has over the years been affiliated with Mougamarra District, Hornsby District and Benowie District. And with Norh Metropoliten Area and then Sydney North Region.

The current scarf colours are a Green Background with a single gold stripe. The Original scarf colours were Maroon and Beige. 1st Asquith Scout Group has over the years had the following sections; Joey Scouts; Cub Scouts(Wolf Cubs); Scouts and Venturer Scouts (Senior Scouts). Currently we have Joeys, Cubs and Scouts.

If you were or you know somebody who was a member of 1st Asquith Scout Group since 1932 please contact 1st Asquith Scout Group here.

On the 1st of November 1915 Asquith Railway Station was opened, named after Herbert Henry Asquith the Earl of Exford and Asquith, Prime Minister of England at the time.

For boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 8

Joey Scouts is the first Section of Scouts, for boys and girls aged 6 - 8. The emphasis is on fun and friendship

and a gentle introduction to a world of challenges and adventures through Scouting.


A trained Joey Scout Leader guides a Joey Mob of up to 20 boys and girls as they learn to share and care for

each other in a social environment. It?s more than school as it extends each child?s understanding of the world

1st Asquith Scout Group can be found at 43 Lords Avenue, Asquith NSW 2077

Group Committee for 2009-10

President - Peter Hanley
Secretary - TBA - **Urgently Required**
Treasurer - Colin Thom
Gang Show Stall Co-ordinator - Joanne Peirce
Grounds Maintenance - TBA
Inside Maintenance - TBA
BRAVO Editor - TBA
Trustees - Peter Turrin, Phil Sands

This information is to help you to know what lies ahead, what you may expect of us and what we will expect of you. If there is anything you are unsure about, please feel free to ask your the Leaders.
What is Scouting?

Scouting is a worldwide movement that has shaped the development of youth and adults for nearly 100 years. Scouts are in every part of our community, and Scouts is the biggest and most successful youth organisation in Australia. More than 16,000 thousand boys, girls, and adults in New South Wales from wide cultural or religious backgrounds or with an intellectual or physical disability enjoy an almost unlimited range of activities.

The aim of Scouting is to encourage the physical, intellectual, social, and spiritual development of young people so they may play a constructive role in society as responsible citizens and as members of their local and international communities.? This aim is achieved through a strong and active program that inspires young people to do their best and to always be prepared.
Scouting Sections

The Scout Movement consists of five sections:

    * Joey Scouts for ages 6-8
    * Cub Scouts for ages 8-11
    * Scouts for ages 11-15
    * Venturers for ages 15-18
    * Rovers for ages 18-26

Young people need leadership. They need the guidance of informed and caring adults to develop self-reliance, initiative and responsibility.

The world-wide Scout Movement offers this guidance through our Leaders, a team of dedicated, self-motivated individuals who take the time and the interest to help on a voluntary basis.

If you care about the future generation, if you want to contribute, to learn about yourself and other people and want to have fun doing it, then we want you to join us as a Leader.

Take Interest In The Community
Leaders care not only about the young people under their guidance, but also about the communities in which they live. As a Leader, you'll be actively involved in planning and implementing projects to help your local community, and in expanding the community awareness of the young people in your group. You'll encourage a sense of responsibility and goodwill by participating together in activites. And you'll be helping to develop a future generation capable of making a positive contribution to the world in which they live.

Interest Yourself

SCOUTS - 11 TO 15 YEARS

Don't just talk about what you can do!

Get stuck in...
Scouts is one of the best kept secrets for young people aged 11 – 15 and no wonder! It is the biggest and most successful youth organisation in Australia – not to mention the world – with thousands of boys and girls enjoying an almost unlimited range of activities. And there's always room for more!

Don't get lost!
As a scout you'll receive expert instruction in a wide variety of outdoor skills, together with the all important basic theory to make sure you don't get lost and can deal with life's emergencies.

You'll go on camps with a few friends or join thousands of boys and girls for fun and adventure at a national Jamboree.

Your confidence will build and you'll learn how to make decisions and work as part of a team. In a small group called a Patrol, an older, more experienced Scout will be your Patrol Leader and help develop your skills. Weekly meetings are held to build up skill levels, play games and have fun and plan for weekend adventures. You'll quickly become familiar with equipment and the right way to use it.

Have your say in activities.

For boys and girls between the ages of 8 and 11

Become a 21st Century Adventurer and get into heaps of seriously exciting indoor and outdoor fun activities.
You'll become a member of a 'Six' led by a 'Sixer' and will meet weekly at the local Scout Hall or go our on
activities. There'll be games to play and new friends to meet. You'll wear your own Scout uniform to show
you're part of the largest youth organisations in the world.

Teamwork begins here

A Cub Scout pack comprises up to 24 boys and girls aged 8 to 11 years who take off together on an a exciting
trail to adventure! The well trained volunteer leaders are known by names taken from the famous story The
Jungle Book. Cub Scouts follow on from Joey Scouts (6 - 8 years) and lead into Scouts (11 - 15 years).

Imagination Rules!

The jungle theme still captures the imagination of young Cub Scouts, who also enjoy themed programs based
around bushrangers, pirates and explorers. Cub Scouts learn about basic bushcraft and how to react too
emergencies. Life is one big adventure as they learn new skills through fun and games. The games are
important, and are carefully devised to encourage teamwork and sharing, encouraging the younger and less